Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX from $500 (26 Rentals)

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property at 6881 FM 1387

$1,020

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6881 FM 1387

WaxahachieTX75167

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The Terrace at Midtowne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terrace at Midtowne

991 Abigail WayMidlothian, TX 76065
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Ennis Trails
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ennis Trails

600 S Sonoma TrlEnnis, TX 75119
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property at 301 W Main St

$650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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301 W Main St

MidlothianTX76065
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Midlothian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midlothian

1509 Ridgecrest DrMidlothian, TX 76065
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Lancelot Villa
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lancelot Villa

1401 N Clay StEnnis, TX 75119
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Carriage House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage House

606 W Main StWaxahachie, TX 75165
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Northtown Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northtown Village

1231 W Us-287 BypWaxahachie, TX 75165
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113 NW Main St
2 Bedroom Apartments

113 NW Main St

113 NW Main StEnnis, TX 75119
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Emerald Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Gardens

901 N I-45Ennis, TX 75119
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Cheapest Available Ellis County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ellis County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Willows Ennis in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood priced from $964. Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades! in the Downtown Ennis neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ellis County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Willows EnnisA1 - One Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$964
Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades!2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Bridgepoint1 Bed, 1 Bath Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,151
The Park at Heritage HillsA31BR,1BA$1,182
Bluebonnet RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,186
Ensign ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,200
The OvillaA1-S1BR,1BA$1,201
Blue Lake VillasA11BR,1BA$1,224
Emory on Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,239
The Julian at South PointeA21BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ellis County, TX

As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ellis County area is the $1.40 price per square foot 4x2.5 Model at Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails in the in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,656. The second greatest value Ellis County apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Oxford at Crossroads Centre starting at $1,750 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ellis County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Townhomes at Bluebonnet Trails4x2.54BR,2.5BA$1.40
Oxford at Crossroads CentreTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.47
Bent Tree TownhomesC2 3x2 Flat3BR,2BA$1.19
Silverton Village3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.47
Magnolia View ApartmentsAnise2BR,2BA$1.50
Grace TownhomesC13BR,2BA$1.50
Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades!3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.25
Country Lane Seniors CommunityB12BR,1BA$1.49
Spyglass Of EnnisB22BR,2BA$1.36
RidgewayB12BR,1.5BA$1.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ellis County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ellis County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ellis County is at The Emma listed at $1,375.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellis County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ellis County Apartment is $964 at The Willows Ennis.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ellis County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ellis County is starting from $1,100 at Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades!.

What is the most affordable Ellis County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ellis County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ennis Place Apartments: Leasing Specials! Great location & Upgrades! and starts from $1,300.

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